Import of Colloidal Precious Metals Now Restricted: DGFT Revises Policy with Immediate Effect [Read Notification]

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade ( DGFT ) has revised the import policy for colloidal precious metals, placing them under the "Restricted" category with immediate effect.

The change was notified via S.O. (E) in exercise of powers under Sections 3 and 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, read with Paragraphs 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.

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The policy amendment affects items classified under Chapter 28 of the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule-I (Import Policy), which includes colloidal forms of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. These materials, previously under the "Free" import category, will now require a valid import authorisation from the DGFT.

The Import Policy of the following ITC (HS) codes is amended as under:

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